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Principal's Letter


MESSAGE FROM MAMADOU


Announcements


MLK DAY SERVICE EVENT
A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: VOLUNTEER KICKOFF MEETING
A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: SPONSORSHIP AND PROGRAM ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES


Events


SFS AT WASHINGTON WIZARDS: JAN.8
PBS-SPONSORED MLK DAY OF SERVICE


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Principal's Letter


MESSAGE FROM MAMADOU
Dear Friends,
I hope this winter holiday has been a peaceful and restful one for you!
I write with just a few more reminders about semester exams and the start of second semester:

Review Days and Reading Days: When school resumes on Monday, students will spend two days of classes reviewing for exams with their teachers. These review days will follow a normal daily schedule, and students are required to attend classes. We will then have the first of two reading days, with the second reading day falling on January 12. Students are not required to be on campus on reading days. Many teachers do, however, hold optional review and study sessions on the reading days, so students should check with their teachers about these optional review sessions. Students who wish to study on campus on the reading days are welcome to do so. The library will be open all day.


Exam Start Time, 10:00 a.m.: Exams will start each day at 10:00. The US library will be open each morning at 7:30 a.m., so students are welcome to arrive early to study. Exam room locations will be e-mailed to students and posted around the building. Lunch will be available for students in the dining room after each exam.


Exam Make-up Day, January 15: Students who become ill during the exam period may use January 15 as the make-up day. If your child is unable to attend school to take an exam, please e-mail USAttendance@sidwell.edu to notify us. If you child misses more than one exam, please contact Min Kim kimm@sidwell.edu. In the unlikely event that winter weather forces us to close campus and postpone an exam, January 15 will be used as the snow date.


Second Semester: The second semester begins on January 19, and students enrolled in new second semester courses will have one week to drop and add a new class. The drop deadline for second semester courses is January 26. Seniors enrolled in new second semester history and English courses will need to purchase books for these new courses. Please visit our Virtual Bookstore at http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/sidwellfriends.htm. Please direct all questions about dropping and adding new courses and book purchases to Academic Dean Min Kim at kimm@sidwell.edu.

I wish you all a happy new year! May 2016 be filled with peace and joy!
Warmly,
Mamadou
Mamadou Guèye
Upper School Principal
Upcoming Events:
January 4 & 5, Review Days
January 6, Reading Day
January 6, 8:00-8:45 a.m., College Admission for the Athlete Meeting, Choral Room
January 7, History Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 8, Science Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 11, Language Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 12, Reading Day
January 13, English Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 14, Math Exam (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 15, Exam Make-up Day (10:00 a.m. exam start time)
January 18, MLK Day Service Event, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
January 19, First Day of Second Semester


Announcements


MLK DAY SERVICE EVENT


The Parents of Black Students (PBS), in collaboration with the Quaker Life, Community Service, and Equity, Justice, and Community (EJC) committees, invite all members of the SFS community to celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will gather from 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 18. Following a brief query-centered discussion with a panel of alumni speakers, SFS volunteers will choose to participate in one of the available service events: (1) Bake Casseroles for Central Union Mission, 2) Work with the Boys and Girls Club at American University to make cards and toiletry packets for Veterans, or (3) Create Healthy Snack Bags for N Street Village Day Center. Afterward, we will regroup for a short time of reflection before closing with a moment of silence.


Please sign up to donate items and/or volunteer for one of the three service engagements to help the underserved in our community.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084da4ae28a0f49-sfsmlk/939945


A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: VOLUNTEER KICKOFF MEETING
The Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking enthusiastic parents to join the A Night for Scholars volunteer committees, incluiding the publicity, auction, Fund-a-Scholar, setup/decor and night-of event committees.To learn more about how you can help, please join us for the Volunteer Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, from 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. in the Zartman Drawing Room on the Wisconsin Avenue campus.
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP to Jessie Jacobson, director of special events, at jacobsonj@sidwell.edu or 202-537-8442 by Monday, January 18. Please encourage your friends to join as well!
Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for this year's event on Saturday, April 9, 2016, which will feature special guest Abby Wambach. All proceeds benefit student financial aid at Sidwell Friends.
Thank you in advance for your support!

A NIGHT FOR SCHOLARS: SPONSORSHIP AND PROGRAM ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
The 2016 spring fundraiser, A Night for Scholars, will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in the Sidwell Friends Athletic Center, featuring special guest Abby Wambach. All proceeds benefit student financial aid at Sidwell Friends.
The success of this event will need the support of many individuals and businesses. This year, in lieu of donated goods and services, we are only seeking program advertisers and event sponsors. By advertising in the event program and becoming an event sponsor, your business will be showcased to more than 8,000 members of the Sidwell Friends community. View the Event Sponsorship Agreement and Program Advertising Agreement. The deadline for advertising and sponsorship is February 26, 2016. Questions? Please contact Jessie Jacobson, director of special events, at jacobsonj@sidwell.edu or 202-537-8442. Thank you for your support of our efforts to raise money for student financial aid.


Events


SFS AT WASHINGTON WIZARDS: JAN.8
Wizards_Logistics_Dec_28.pdfMore than 400 tickets have been sold, and if you want to join your friends, there is still time to buy tickets as the deadline has been extended through winter break. Tickets are $25 each. You can pick your seat and pay online at this link: https://groupmatics.events/SIDWELL. If you have purchased tickets already and want to know more about the ticket transfers and the pregame activities and logistics, click on the attachment. Tickets will be e-mailed to the purchaser by Ticketmaster 72 hours before the game. Questions? Contact PA.Athletics@sidwell.edu or Kathi Webb at webbk@sidwell.edu

PBS-SPONSORED MLK DAY OF SERVICE
Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others?" ---Martin Luther King Jr.
The Parents of Black Students (PBS), in collaboration with the Quaker Life, Community Service, and Equity, Justice, and Community (EJC) committees, invite all members of the SFS community to join in celebrating the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In the spirit of shared service and community, volunteers will gather for a brief period of query-centered discussion with a panel of SFS alumni speakers, followed by outreach to members of the local community. We will then regroup for a short time of reflection before closing with a moment of silence.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
More details and sign-up information will be provided at a later date. Please contact Georgine Newman-Alawode at gnalawode@gmail.com if you have any questions.


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Calendar


Mon, Jan 4th

School Re-opens


US Academic Council Meeting

US Room 102
12:10pm - 12:50pm


Wed, Jan 6th

US Exams - Reading Day


US Parent Conversation: College Admissions for the Athlete

Choral Music Room
8:00am - 8:45am


Thu, Jan 7th

US Exams - History

US Dining Room & US Classrooms


PA Executive Steering Committee Meeting

Rusch Team Room
8:30am - 9:30am


Final Exam Presentations - US History

RLS Meeting Room
9:00am - 1:00pm


Ellis Turner Meeting

US Crane Room
11:00am - 11:30am


Fri, Jan 8th

US Exams - Science

US Dining Room & US Classrooms


SFS Night at the Wizards

Off campus
7:00pm - 10:00pm


Mon, Jan 11th

US Exams - Language

US Dining Room & US Classrooms


Ellis Turner Meeting

US Crane Room
11:00am - 11:30am


Tue, Jan 12th

US Exams - Reading Day


Wed, Jan 13th

US Exams - English

US Dining Room & US Classrooms


Thu, Jan 14th

US Exams - Math

US Dining Room & US Classrooms


MS 6th Grade Chorus & 5/6 Orchestra Concert

Caplin Theater
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Fri, Jan 15th

US Exams - Make-up Day


Mon, Jan 18th

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - School Closed


PBS Sponsored MLK Community Service Day

On and Off Campus
9:00am - 1:00pm


US Academic Council Meeting

US Room 102
12:10pm - 12:50pm


Tue, Jan 19th

Lower School Closed - Report Writing


GAMETIME! Boys Basketball

Athletic Center
5:00pm - 7:00pm


Wed, Jan 20th

US PA Steering Committee Meeting

Rusch Team Room
8:00am - 9:30am


11th Grade Parents and Student College Counseling Meeting

Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
7:00pm - 9:00pm


More


Athletics


Tue, Jan 5th

Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Meet with GDS, Holy Child, and Vistation


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Maret School


4:00pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman at Takoma Academy


4:00pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Bullis


4:15pm


Wrestling - Varsity vs. Potomac School


4:30pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School


5:45pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Bullis


6:00pm


Wed, Jan 6th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. Holton-Arms Meet


2:45pm


Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. Holton-Arms Meet


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Holton-Arms


3:00pm


Thu, Jan 7th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Norwood School


3:00pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Norwood School


3:00pm


Sat, Jan 9th

Wrestling - Varsity - Quad at Paul VI


Swimming & Diving - Boys Varsity vs. Swimming & Diving Meet


10:00am


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. Swimming & Diving Meet


10:00am


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Calverton


12:00pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Calverton


2:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Wilson H.S.


2:00pm


Mon, Jan 11th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B at Norwood School


3:00pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Norwood School


3:00pm


Wed, Jan 13th

Wrestling - 7/8 vs. McLean School


2:30pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Maret School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Maret School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B - Woods Academy


3:00pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A - Woods Academy


3:45pm


Thu, Jan 14th

Basketball - Boys 7/8 B at Flint Hill


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 C vs. Flint Hill


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A vs. Sheridan School


3:00pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 A vs. Sheridan School


3:00pm


Sat, Jan 16th

Wrestling - Varsity - Heritage Duals


Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Maret School


1:00pm


Tue, Jan 19th

Basketball - Boys Freshman at Field School


3:30pm


Wrestling - Varsity at St. Andrew's School


4:30pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. St. James School


5:00pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. St. James School


5:00pm


Wed, Jan 20th

Basketball - Girls 7/8 A at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 C at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 A at Maret School


2:45pm


Wrestling - 7/8 at Maret School


2:45pm


Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. Stone Ridge Meet


2:45pm


Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. Stone Ridge Meet


2:45pm


Basketball - Girls 7/8 B vs. Stone Ridge School


3:00pm


Basketball - Boys 7/8 B vs. Maret School


3:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity at Stone Ridge School


4:30pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity at Stone Ridge School


6:00pm


Thu, Jan 21st

Squash - P.E. Class (Co-Ed) vs. National Cathedral School


3:00pm


Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Diving Championship


3:30pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Flint Hill


4:15pm


Basketball - Boys Freshman at Flint Hill


5:00pm


Basketball - Boys Varsity vs. Flint Hill


6:00pm


Fri, Jan 22nd

Swimming & Diving - Girls Varsity vs. ISL Swimming Championship


2:00pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Wrestling - Varsity at St. James School


5:00pm


Basketball - Girls Varsity vs. Holton-Arms


5:45pm


Sat, Jan 23rd

Swimming - Boys 7/8 vs. MS Swim Championships


7:00am


Swimming - Girls 7/8 vs. MS Swim Championships


7:00am


Indoor Track - P.E. Class (Coed) vs. Last Track to Philly


8:30am


Basketball - Boys Freshman vs. Gonzaga High School


12:00pm


Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Gonzaga High School


2:00pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holy Child


3:00pm


Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holy Child


4:30pm


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